Citadel Source Limited

Citadel Source is delighted to partner with a longstanding client on a newly formed Finance Manager role. A bit about our client Our client is a purpose-led business with a strong and trusted brand. Having seen steady growth, the company is now expanding its finance team. This newly created role has been established to support the team, providing a pivotal contribution to the business as it continues this journey. The role Reporting to an exceptional Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be a pivotal role within the finance team. You will be responsible for providing operational support to the Head of Finance while leading the AP and AR teams. You'll be responsible for ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective team management, while helping to strengthen internal controls and drive continuous process improvements. It's a high-impact position with exposure across the business, requiring collaboration with both finance and operational stakeholders, and supporting cash management, compliance, and financial planning. About you You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with proven experience in financial management and team leadership within complex organisations. This role will suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of processes, can plan effectively, manage competing priorities, and lead a team with energy and clarity. We're looking for a proactive, solutions-focused individual who thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement, acting as the "right hand" to the Head of Finance. As the Finance Manager, your role will include, but not be limited to: Acting as a trusted partner to the Head of Finance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across finance processes and controls. Reviewing and improving existing finance processes, policies, and controls to enhance efficiency, compliance, and risk management. Managing operational cash forecasting, including detailed short- and long-term cashflow forecasts, reporting variances, and ensuring covenants and compliance certificates are filed on time. Leading day-to-day cash management, ensuring minimum account balances and robust banking controls are maintained. Overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring deadlines are consistently met. Partnering with FP&A, operational stakeholders, and the wider finance team to provide clear, insightful financial information to support decision-making. Supporting the CFO and Head of Finance with ad hoc financial projects, process improvements, and data analysis. What the client has to offer Base salary of up to £62,000 DOE 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays An extra day of leave for your birthday Contributory pension scheme Hybrid working (2 days on-site, 3 days from home) If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source .

Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing, private equity-backed business in recruiting a Financial Accountant . This is a key role within a high-performing finance team, helping to scale and professionalise the finance function. The role The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and audit-ready outputs in a private equity-backed environment. You will work closely with senior finance leadership and operational teams, taking ownership of core accounting processes while supporting commercial decision-making. This role suits a technically strong accountant who thrives under high expectations, enjoys detail-focused work, and values being part of a high-performing finance team. As a Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts to tight deadlines Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations Produce statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements Prepare information for corporation tax returns and manage payments on account Prepare and review VAT returns; liaise with external advisors Support budgeting, forecasting, and private equity reporting requirements Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and challenge Identify and implement process and control improvements Support finance system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives Manage the transactional finance team What the client is looking for ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong experience) Proven experience in a practice or similar role Strong technical accounting and statutory reporting knowledge Comfortable analysing data, with strong Excel skills Able to work to pace and manage competing deadlines Commercially aware, proactive, and detail-focused Strong communicator, confident, engaging with all levels of the business Experience within a private equity-backed, high-growth, or highly commercial environment preferred What the client offers Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum Hybrid working - office & home-based flexibility Opportunity to work within a high-performing finance team Exposure to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders Role with genuine impact in a growing, private equity-backed business Sound like a good fit? For more information on this exciting opportunity, please apply or reach out to Jesse Howes at Citadel Source .